Is it common for nurses to get a job at a hospital without any experience?

As a new grad, it takes more than filling out on-line applications. Call HR and ask for the recruiters name and e-mail. E-mail the recruiter a nice cover letter wait a couple of days and then go to HR and ask to speak with the recruiter. Sell yourself. Most of my classmates have gotten hired at local hospitals, a few of us have gone with skilled nursing. I had an offer from the first hospital I went to. I saw the recruiter and got called in for an interview the next day, got an offer, but a higher paying offer with more responsibility came along. You really do need to show up in person though. Your application will be one among many, but your physical presence stands alone. Good Luck with your search. Keep us posted.

Yes it is very common, depending on what region of the country your in. Some hospitals even have new-grad programs for new grads and nurses with limited experience, but like I said it really all depends upon where you live. Everyone has to start somewhere!! ;--)

I have done all I can to get a job-if I show up in person-they tell me to apply online-and don't even take my resume.....
Anyone have other strategies that worked?